Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
62-56-6
Name of the chemical
Thiourea; thiocarbamide
Concentration
<=0.1%
General Information
Revision date
2023-04-02
Product name
Thiourea Dioxide
Product Synonyms
Aminoiminomethanesulphinic acid
Chemical name
Methanesulfinic acid, aminoimino-
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pulper bleaching of recycled paper; Single stage bleaching of recycled paper; Sequential stage bleaching of recycled paper; Solubilising vat dyes; Clearing commercial dyes; Reductive bleaching of minerals (primarily Calcium carbonate)
Emergency telephone
+61-2-97333000, +64-9-2506222...
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Company Information
company name
Redox Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H252, H302, H315, H318, H330, H335, H361fd, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H252
Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Poisons Schedule (Aust) 6 Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico Saltillo Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard categories
Self-reactive Substances and Mixtures - Type G Self-heating Substances and Mixtures - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Pictograms
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage H330 Fatal if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, P310 if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P330 Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Storage
P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P420 Store separately. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Classifications
Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Self-reactive Substances and Mixtures - Type G Self-heating Substances and Mixtures - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.